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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 624.75 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 624.75 and 266.22 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 624.75 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/624.75 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 624.75 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 166,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,320.95/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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